Find text in the world around you
Type what you’re looking for, point your camera, and see it highlighted wherever it appears, as you move.
Coming soon to the App Store
How it works
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Type
Enter a word or phrase, the way you would in a find bar.
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Point
Aim your camera at a page, a shelf, a menu, a sign.
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Spot it
Every match lights up, and stays put as you move the camera.
Features
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Live, as you type
No photos to take. Highlights update with every keystroke and follow the text as the camera moves.
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Several words at once Plus
Separate words with commas, like “milk, eggs, bread”, to find a whole list in one look.
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Related words Plus
Search “coffee” and also find “espresso” and “latte”, with suggestions from Apple Intelligence on your device.
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Saved searches Plus
Save searches you run often, and bring them back with a tap.
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Zoom for small print
Pinch to zoom in on text across a room or in fine print.
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Private by design
Everything happens on your iPhone or iPad. Nothing you see or search for leaves your device.
Cmd+F is free to download, with live search for any word or phrase. Cmd+F Plus, a one-time purchase, unlocks the features marked Plus.